CVE-2026-25264
CVE-2026-25264 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Software Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Qualcomm Software Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Privilege escalation due to weak configuration during package extraction process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25264?
- Privilege escalation due to weak configuration during package extraction process.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25264?
- CVE-2026-25264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-25264 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-25264?
- CVE-2026-25264 primarily affects Qualcomm Software Center. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-25264?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-25264 published?
- CVE-2026-25264 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.25.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:software_center:1.26.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Software Center
- CVE-2026-25254 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper authorization leads to Remote Code Execution via SocketIO interface.
- CVE-2026-25265 — High (CVSS 8.8): Privilege escalation due to weak configuration while temporary file handling.
- CVE-2026-25255 — High (CVSS 8.8): Exposed dangerous function lead to privilege escalation via gRPC server.
All CVEs affecting Qualcomm Software Center →
Other CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-65093 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful…
- CVE-2026-16860 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an…
- CVE-2025-4981 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.5, 9.11.x <= 9.11.15, 10.8.x <= 10.8.0, 10.7.x <= 10.7.2, 10.6.x <= 10.6.5 fail to…
- CVE-2025-69599 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): RayVentory Scan Engine through 12.6 Update 8 allows attackers to gain privileges if they control the value of the PATH…
- CVE-2019-25268 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): NREL BEopt 2.8.0.0 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to load arbitrary libraries by tricking…
- CVE-2023-53959 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): FileZilla Client 3.63.1 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code by…
Browse all CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element) vulnerabilities →